Dry cured and other short smoke options?

[LazyLightning]

Hi folks,
I started smoking cigarettes at age 13, and was a 2 pack a day smoker for nearly 30 years. When I got into pipe smoking I quickly went from 2 pks a day down to 1, and when I got into smoking cigars I got down to slightly less then half a pk a day. I am ready to finally quit once and for all, but I also believe it's much easier to change/replace a behavior instead of stopping it (at least in regards to "bad" habbits)

What I am looking for are good 10-15min smokes, I don't know much about dry cured cigars, but they look promising for the purpose. Cigarillos may be another option, but I am trying to keep it on the cheaper side for this purpose. I am not interested in black and milds/swisher sweets, etc... as I would much prefer natural tobacco, not filled with a bunch of chemicals.

So I guess my question is, what are some decent quality dry cured smokes, and if the cost isn't to bad I would entertain some cigarillo suggestions.

EDIT-I meant to add, I am not looking for anything infused.

Thanks in advance, and I hope you are all doing well.

Chris

[Kidvegas]

De Nobili nice smoke that comes in a 5 or 10 pack can't remember which. Also has a long version which could be cut in half doubling the count.

https://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/de-nobili-cigars

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[josh lucky 13]

I don't have any suggestions by I applaud your effort. You can do it!

[LazyLightning]

De Nobili nice smoke that comes in a 5 or 10 pack can't remember which. Also has a long version which could be cut in half doubling the count.

https://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/de-nobili-cigars

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Thanks for the suggestion Joe, the only dry cured cigars I have ever tried (that I remember) was the De Nobili Popular. They have a pretty nice woodsy flavor to them and not a bad price.

[mi000ke]

De Nobili nice smoke that comes in a 5 or 10 pack can't remember which. Also has a long version which could be cut in half doubling the count.

https://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/de-nobili-cigars

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These are identical to Parodis (same product made by the same company, just a different brand) and were the first cigar I ever smoked 50 years ago, and still a short-smoke favorite of mine today. I smoke the kings (4 1/2 x 34) and that's closer to a 25 minute smoke, but the Ammezzatis (3 1/2 x 34, same as the Denobli Popular) are closer to 15-20 minutes. And the side benefit is that you can throw them in your glove compartment unhumidifed, smoke them years later and hardly notice the difference.

[calcmandan]

I'm glad I found this thread. Just looking into dry cured cigars after reading the thread on a dry box. Fascinated I am of the concept.

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[LazyLightning]

Sorry to resurrect an oldie, but didn’t see a point in starting a new one…

Well this obviously didn’t happen the way I wanted it too. I did cut down a good bit though.

I am ready though, especially now after everything that happened 3 weeks ago. Now it’s getting slightly cooler out, my plan is to use some of the above suggestions, as well as bring back into my daily rotation a small pipe or two, to curb any cravings. Obviously my afternoon cigar will also play a very key role.

I’m planning to stop cold turkey, no tapering off cigarettes. All that will do is delay success.

Probably start sometime at the end of next week once I get some smaller sticks for in between, I am going to do this too, I’ve put it off far too long.

[Old Smokey]

Sorry to resurrect an oldie, but didn’t see a point in starting a new one…

Well this obviously didn’t happen the way I wanted it too. I did cut down a good bit though.

I am ready though, especially now after everything that happened 3 weeks ago. Now it’s getting slightly cooler out, my plan is to use some of the above suggestions, as well as bring back into my daily rotation a small pipe or two, to curb any cravings. Obviously my afternoon cigar will also play a very key role.

I’m planning to stop cold turkey, no tapering off cigarettes. All that will do is delay success.

Probably start sometime at the end of next week once I get some smaller sticks for in between, I am going to do this too, I’ve put it off far too long.

I wish you much success Chris. That is a monster I haven’t been able to slay. I grew up with both parents smoking indoors and began smoking cigarettes at age 14. I turn 70 next month and I’m still sucking on those things. It wouldn’t be much benefit for me after all of these years.

[AlanS]

All I can say is eight packs a day, I woke up one day in April of 1997 and threw them in the trash never looked back. My pipes and cigars have helped a lot in transitioning so did celery sticks and carrots not to mention tootsie roll pops. You got this, them stinkers don’t have a chance!


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[WNYTONY]

You can do it Chris I quit the heathen chew when they told me I needed surgery - you got this bud

[LazyLightning]

Thanks everybody, I’ll keep you updated.

[chain_gang]

You can do it, Chris. Cold turkey will be rough, but there are some things that can help. I went the smokeless route on my journey when I stopped smoking:

1. Shitty Skul snus (avoid). To:

2. Longcut - the taste does take some time to acquire, though I ended up loving having a wad in, but I knew it wasn't a longterm option. Though a fresh tin is a must for me on road trips - it gets me in the zone when paired with some heavy music. To:

3. Good snus - General Snus is very good, and "healthier", though the transition from longcut to this was like good and strong coffee to weak and translucent coffee. If I'd only knew one 'coffee', it'd probably work better for me, but I knew this wasn't something I could hang with.

4. Nicotine pouches - This is where I currently am, and through my hands-on research of all the pouch crazes hitting the local convience stores - On! Cinnamon 4 mg is my go-to. It kicks any cravings, but it is just as addictive.

Not sure if any of it will interest you, especially the longcut dip/spit, but figured I'd share to let you know about the smokeless options I've experienced.

[LazyLightning]

You can do it, Chris. Cold turkey will be rough, but there are some things that can help. I went the smokeless route on my journey when I stopped smoking:

1. Shitty Skul snus (avoid). To:

2. Longcut - the taste does take some time to acquire, though I ended up loving having a wad in, but I knew it wasn't a longterm option. Though a fresh tin is a must for me on road trips - it gets me in the zone when paired with some heavy music. To:

3. Good snus - General Snus is very good, and "healthier", though the transition from longcut to this was like good and strong coffee to weak and translucent coffee. If I'd only knew one 'coffee', it'd probably work better for me, but I knew this wasn't something I could hang with.

4. Nicotine pouches - This is where I currently am, and through my hands-on research of all the pouch crazes hitting the local convience stores - On! Cinnamon 4 mg is my go-to. It kicks any cravings, but it is just as addictive.

Not sure if any of it will interest you, especially the longcut dip/spit, but figured I'd share to let you know about the smokeless options I've experienced.

Appreciate the help, I ordered about 60 mixed small sticks last night, to start. I gave up chew a few years back, but would have tried if not. If I can get off methadone for pain after 15+ years, I can do this with His help.

Thanks again everyone!

[Old Smokey]

I haven’t smoked them in a long time, but I always really enjoyed the Surrogate Cracker Crumbs for small (4.5x38) short smokes. I think they are rolled at My Father.

[LazyLightning]

I haven’t smoked them in a long time, but I always really enjoyed the Surrogate Cracker Crumbs for small (4.5x38) short smokes. I think they are rolled at My Father.

Thanks Steve,
I didn’t even think about those, but they are going on the list.

[LazyLightning]

Ok, still getting some small dry cured, but I figured my best chance to get this going was some things I’m pretty sure I’ll like. The CAOs I’ve only had one off, but they were on sale, the T52 I love, as i do most Serie V Oliva. Granted I’ve never had these, only the standard vitolas of them. I’m starting either tomorrow or Monday. Should be interesting…
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